Lead IT Systems & Security Analyst

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia seeks a Senior Systems and Security Analyst to lead enterprise systems administration, security monitoring, and threat assessment.

You will oversee Windows and Linux servers, AD/Entra identity, and endpoint management, ensuring system availability and compliance. The role requires senior technical leadership, coordination with vendors, and participation in audits, disaster recovery, and change management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security best practices.
• Knowledge of server platforms including Windows and Linux, and virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of endpoint management systems.
• Knowledge of MS 365 applications.
• Knowledge of Entra/Active Directory and account management.
• Knowledge of networking technologies.
• Knowledge of IT auditing and continuity planning.

Responsibilities

• Administers, patches, secures, monitors, and troubleshoots Windows and Linux servers.
• Implements operating system hardening for servers and user endpoints.
• Administers virtualization, storage, backup, and recovery systems.
• Performs system maintenance and supports system availability, performance, capacity, and recoverability.
• Administers Active Directory and Microsoft Entra user, group, and device accounts.
• Supports Microsoft Entra single sign‑on implementations.
• Supports Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and advanced Teams Calling functions.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments, analyzes findings, coordinates remediation, validates corrective actions, and maintains supporting records.
• Provides support for quarterly and annual audits, including evidence collection, technical responses, access reviews, and remediation tracking.
• Coordinates system updates, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure changes.
• Participates in change management review, testing, approval, implementation, validation, and rollback planning.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery and incident response documentation.
• Participates in recovery testing, BIA, incident response, system restoration, and after‑action activities.
• Documents standard operating procedures, system configurations, incidents, findings, remediation steps, and support guidance.

Skills

Security best practices

Windows/Linux server administration

Endpoint management

Microsoft 365 administration

Entra/Active Directory

Networking technologies

IT auditing

Continuity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Masters preferred

Tools

Entra/Active Directory

Job description

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia seeks a Senior Systems and Security Analyst to lead enterprise systems administration, security monitoring, and threat assessment.

You will oversee Windows and Linux servers, AD/Entra identity, and endpoint management, ensuring system availability and compliance. The role requires senior technical leadership, coordination with vendors, and participation in audits, disaster recovery, and change management.